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Shopping · CharlestonHoneywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON) announced a new AI-powered retail solution on Sunday, developed in collaboration with Google Cloud and 66degrees, utilizing Google Gemini and Vertex AI to enhance in-store shopping. Details The Smart Shopping Platform is a cloud-based solution that links retailers' digital data with the physical store, creating a connected in-store experience. The platform helps customers quickly find products, compare a…See the Story
Honeywell Taps Google Cloud To Reinvent In-Store Shopping - Honeywell Intl (NASDAQ:HON)
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Microsoft · New YorkNEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hanshow, a global leader in electronic shelf labels (ESL) and digital store solutions, today announced a strategic collaboration with Microsoft at NRF 2026, focused on exploringSee the Story
Hanshow Collaborates with Microsoft to Explore Store Digital Twin for the Future of Retail at NRF 2026
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Google Cloud · New York/PRNewswire/ -- Today at NRF 2026, The Home Depot and Google Cloud announced an expansion of their strategic partnership, further advancing the interconnected...See the Story
The Home Depot and Google Cloud Launch Agentic AI Tools to Help Customers and Associates Bring Projects from 'How-to' to 'Done'
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